Panorama's MIMO desktop antenna comes in two versions - one with 2 TS-9 connectors works for signal enhancing a cellular mobile hotspot device with two antenna ports, and one with SMA connectors for use with routers.
MIMO (Multiple In Multiple Out) is the use of more than one antenna to increase signal performance. All LTE devices internally have at least two antennas to take advantage of this technology. This antenna is designed with two antennas inside its panel case, and then had two plugs that can go directly into a device with TS-9 ports (typically used on mobile hotspots like JetPacks and MiFis).
You can mount this antenna by sitting it on a desk or other flat surface, or with the included suction cups to a window most closely facing the cellular tower you're connected to, or by using the included clips to attach to the screen of a laptop. No tricky roof installation needed. It's portable and rated for indoor use.
This antenna was slightly revised with support for higher frequencies in 2020. The updated version is not full Sub-6 5G and still does not offer 600 MHz Band 71, but a few more bands are covered.
Specifications
- Model: DMM-7-38-2SP or DMM-7-38-2TS9
- DMM-7-27-2SP or DMM-7-27-2TS9 no longer available - but our review is based on these very similar predecessors
- # of Antennas: 2x2 MIMO
- Direction: Omni-directional
- Frequency Range: DMM-7-38-2: 698-960/1710-3800MHz
- DMM-7-27-2 (now retired): 698-960 / 1710-2700 MHz
- Impendance: 50 ohms
- Cable Type & Length: 6.5' long cable
- Connectors:
- 7-27-2TS9: 2x TS-9 connectors, SMA adapters included (the model for hotspots)
- 7-27-2SP: SMA connectors (no adapters included)
- Internal Ground Plane:
- Dimensions: 5.4” x 5.94''
- Weight: 7 ounces
- Mounting: Includes clips & suction cups
- Outdoor Rated: No
- Frequency / Gain: 698-960MHz - 2.5dBi; 1710-2170MHz - 4dBi; 2.2-2.7GHz - 3dBi
- Retail Price: $42.00
Review & Testing Status
We purchased the older TS-9 version of this antenna (the 698-960 / 1710-2700 MHz band version) to test against our top rated Netgear MIMO antenna of similar specs. Our field testing results can be found here for our members who want to follow along:
- Cellular Signal Field Testing – SureCall Fusion2Go 3.0 | weBoost 4G-X OTR | weBoost 4G-M | HiBoost OTR | MIMO Antennas (Late 2018)
- Cellular Signal Field Testing – SureCall Fusion2Go 3.0 | weBoost Connect RV 65 | HiBoost OTR | MIMO Antennas (2nd Quarter 2018)
- Cellular Signal & Embedded Router Field Testing – IBR900 | MAX-BR1 | Drive Sleek | MIMO Antennas (1st Quarter 2018)
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